Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
IPX5, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
0.35 mph/lb vs 0.47 mph/lb avg
3 features vs 4 features avg
115 lbs vs 97 lbs avg
7 h vs 6 h avg
Compared with 4 similarly priced models ($384–$1,534), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 4 similarly priced e-motos ($384–$1,534), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-motos: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Qlife Vela E8 is an electric motorcycle listed at $959. Manufacturer specs put it at 1000W of rated motor power, a claimed 60 mile range, and a 40 mph top speed, at 115 lbs.
Next to the 4 other electric motorcycles in its price band ($384–$1,534), its weak spots are speed for its weight (0.35 mph/lb vs 0.47 mph/lb avg) and included features (3 features vs 4 features avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Qlife Vela E8
Powertrain
- Motor Type
- Mid Drive
- Nominal Power
- 1000 W
- Peak Power
- 4000 W
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Max Incline
- 30° · 58%
- Motor Position
- Mid Drive
- Riding Modes
- 3
Battery & Range
- Amp-Hours
- 23 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 60 mi96.6 km
- Charge Time
- 7-8 h
- Removable Battery
- Charger Output
- 3 A
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
Ride Comfort
- Front Suspension
- Hydraulic Coil
- Front Travel
- 135 mm
- Rear Travel
- 65 mm
Utility
- Weight
- 114.6 lbs52 kg
- Max Load
- 265 lbs120.2 kg
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Display
- LCD
- Warranty
- 12 mo
- Tail Light
Classification
- Top Speed
- 40 mph64.4 km/h
- Homologation Class
- Class 3
Wheels & Tires
- Front Wheel
- 14"
- Rear Wheel
- 12"
- Front Tire
- 14x2.5
- Rear Tire
- 12x3.0
- Tire Tread
- Knobby
Frame & Geometry
- Seat Height
- 29.5"74.9 cm
- Seat Length
- 21.3"54.1 cm
- Min Handlebar Height
- 38.2"97 cm
- Overall Length
- 57.9"147.1 cm
- Overall Width
- 28"71.1 cm
- Overall Height
- 38.2"97 cm
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